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ferroconcrete

ferroconcrete

1 7.1
Concrete that has metal bars inside to make it stronger
  • noun
  • /ˌfɛroʊkənˈkriːt/
  • Specialized
: ferroconcreto
  • Many modern buildings utilize ferroconcrete because it can withstand severe weather conditions.

Examples

  • Bell steered her toward a glass and chrome pavilion with soaring cantilevered wings anchored in ferroconcrete.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • The engineer recommended using ferroconcrete for the new bridge to enhance its strength and durability.

  • Construction workers poured ferroconcrete to ensure the foundation could support heavy loads.

Synonyms

reinforced concrete
vsferroconcrete
  • Specialized
6 3.7

A strong building material that has metal bars inside wet cement

emphasizes resistance to stress rather than general durability

Surface Forms

ferroconcrete singular
ferroconcretes plural

Morphology

ferroconcrete = concrete (semi-transparent) = ferro + concrete + ferro

The meaning 'concrete reinforced with iron' is directly compositional, but 'ferro-' is a technical combining form (not a common standalone English word) and may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

The word ferroconcrete comes from ferro- (from Latin ferrum, 'iron') and concrete. So ferroconcrete means concrete made stronger with iron or steel bars or mesh, which explains its use in bridges and buildings.